Q158. Does Lord Krishna curse those who don’t follow Him?

A man-made God will curse those who don’t follow him to a life in hell and he will be jealous, because he is not in control. But Lord Krishna is not like this. He is so nice and is in full control. He doesn’t force anyone to follow Him nor does He send anyone to hell just because they don’t follow Him. “I have explained to you the most confidential knowledge. Now, think about it and then do as you wish.” (Lord Krishna, Bhagavad-Gita 18.63)

After speaking the Bhagavad-Gita to Arjuna, Lord Krishna gave him free will. He doesn’t say Arjuna will go to hell if he doesn’t follow Him nor does Lord Krishna say He will be jealous if Arjuna doesn’t follow Him. This is because Lord Krishna is a mature and responsible person. Lord Krishna, the real God, is all loving and all merciful. The real God does not curse anyone, because He is in full control and thus He does not need to curse anyone. Only those who are not in control and want to be in control will curse others, as they are frustrated and envious of the supreme controller (Lord Krishna).